Weight Loss Success Stories - Debbie Lost 64 Pounds

First Name: Debbie
Age: 31
Family Status: Married with 3 sons
Occupation: CSR
Hometown: Midland, Texas
Pounds or Inches Lost: I lost 64 pounds and 33 inches
Starting Weight: 229 pounds
Current Weight: 165 pounds

Debbie's Weight Loss Story!

When did you become unhappy with your weight?

I was always feeling really tired & depressed. Nothing seemed to make me happy.

What made you decide to lose weight?

When my husband suggested we go check out a gym. I didn't want to but once we got there and saw what was offered, I really got excited.

What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?

My eating habits & exercising habits. Before, I ate way too much and I was sedentary.

What was most challenging about losing weight?

Food. I was so used to eating everything I wanted and in whatever amounts I wanted.

How long did it take you to start to see results?

In 2 weeks I lost 8 pounds.

How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?

5 months but I'm still losing!

How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?

5 months. I maintain by doing cardio 4 times a week for 45 mins. I do strength training 3 days a week for 55 mins.

How has your life changed now that you've lost weight?

I have so much more energy and for the most part I'm always in a better mood.

How did ShapeFit help you reach your weight loss goals?

The weight loss success stories are a real encouragement. Real people who had real weight issues and lost weight, made me feel like I could do it.

Debbie's Weight Loss Tips!

Weight loss tip #1:

Drink lots of water

Weight loss tip #2:

Make better food choices

Weight loss tip #3:

Believe in yourself

Weight loss tip #4:

Exercise

Weight loss tip #5:

Think of it as a lifestyle not a diet

Debbie's Weight Loss Eating Plan!

Breakfast:

Oatmeal & 3 egg whites or cereal bar & piece of fruit.

Lunch:

Lean gourmet frozen entree with a serving of vegetables or salad. Piece of fruit.

Dinner:

4 ounces of beef or 6 ounces chicken breast or fish , rice or baked potato plain, vegetables.

Snacks or Mini Meals:

Graham crackers & 1 tbs of peanut butter or string cheese & fruit. Nuts.

Debbie's Weight Loss Workouts!

Weight Training:

I do weight training with my personal trainer. We do upper body on Mondays, lower body on Wednesday & on Fridays we do total body.

Cardiovascular:

I do cardio 4 times a week which consists of kickboxing or a cardio machine which I change every 2 weeks (treadmill, elliptical, stairmaster).

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